Endeavor Preparatory School

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Endeavor Prep is a college-preparatory community for students in grades 6–12, preparing them for college and life through rigorous learning, strong relationships, flexible support, and a culture of care.

Nothing says “first day of school” like a little friendly competition! Starting the school year with laughs, strikes (an...
08/24/2026

Nothing says “first day of school” like a little friendly competition! Starting the school year with laughs, strikes (and maybe a few gutter balls), and good memories. 🎳

Are you passionate about working with people, creating memorable experiences, and exploring the world of hospitality? Cu...
08/12/2026

Are you passionate about working with people, creating memorable experiences, and exploring the world of hospitality?

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Services is designed to introduce students to the food service, hospitality, and tourism industry with an emphasis on customer service and the local hospitality industry. Through classroom lab and community project-based learning experiences, you will acquire the skills necessary to gain employment in this growing industry. Field trips, community service events, and speakers will give you opportunities to visualize yourself working in this dynamic, service-oriented industry.

For more information about this course, send us a DM! 🍪🍰🍫

The countdown is officially on! Our 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is here, and we can’t wait to welcome our founding stude...
07/31/2026

The countdown is officially on! Our 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is here, and we can’t wait to welcome our founding students to our community in just 24 days! 📚

Want the official PDF version? Send us a DM, and we’ll be happy to send it your way!

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS!Charles Gipson is an accomplished educator and leader with more than 20 years of experience in educ...
07/24/2026

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS!

Charles Gipson is an accomplished educator and leader with more than 20 years of experience in education and over a decade serving as an Athletic Director. A former professional baseball player, Charles spent 14 years competing at the highest level with the Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and New York Mets, bringing elite level discipline, teamwork, and performance standards into every role he holds.
Throughout his career as an Athletic Director, Charles has helped lead programs to numerous state championships, building cultures rooted in accountability, excellence, and character development. His leadership extends beyond competition, focusing on developing student athletes who succeed both on and off the field.

Charles is also the creator of a lifestyle-based approach to physical education, designed to promote lifelong health, movement, and personal responsibility. His philosophy emphasizes daily leadership learning opportunities, empowering students to develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through physical activity and intentional instruction.

With a unique blend of professional sports experience, educational leadership, and innovative program design, Charles Gipson continues to positively impact schools, athletes, and communities through purposeful leadership and a commitment to lifelong wellness.

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS!Josephine (Josie) Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Supervisor in private practice...
07/23/2026

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS!

Josephine (Josie) Paul is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Supervisor in private practice. Previously, Josie developed and expanded a school therapy program at Xavier Academy which included four additional therapists and offered a wide range of services to students, staff, and their families. Josie improved the therapy program to include teacher training on mental health topics, and parent and student groups.

Josie holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary’s University and a bachelor’s degree in vocational education, with emphasis’ on food and beverage preparation and students with disabilities, from Sacramento State University, CA. Her background spans a diverse range of disciplines that include working as a European trained pastry chef and a culinary arts instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years before becoming a licensed psychotherapist.

Josie is currently holds a PhD in Social Health Sciences at Vrije Universiteit, Brussels in partnership with Taos Institute. Her doctoral research, “Kitchen Conversations,” investigates how psychotherapy, in a culinary setting, co-creates a collaborative-dialogic space that enriches the identity stories of adolescents who struggle with anxiety. More specifically, her goal is to gain insight into the experience and meaning of collaborative dialogue in a culinary setting from an adolescent’s perspective while exploring shifts in identity and symptoms of anxiety. Josie is in a remarkable position to study culinary therapy as she is both a professional pastry chef and psychotherapist, giving her unique perspective and the opportunity to combine two of her passions.

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS! David Garner is an educator, entrepreneur, and organizational leader whose career spans both busin...
07/23/2026

MEET OUR CO-FOUNDERS!

David Garner is an educator, entrepreneur, and organizational leader whose career spans both business and education. Before entering school leadership, David built and led ventures in the private sector, developing a strong foundation in operations, finance, strategic planning, and organizational growth. This early entrepreneurial experience continues to shape his approach to school design, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Since transitioning into education, David has served in senior leadership roles, including Head of School, guiding organizations through growth, change, and financial complexity. At Xavier Academy in Houston, he has led with transparency and steadiness while strengthening academic programs, faculty culture, and operational systems. His leadership is grounded in the belief that strong institutions require both moral clarity and operational discipline.

David is currently a doctoral candidate at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where his research focuses on executive functioning and self-regulated learning in adolescent education. His work bridges research and practice, translating developmental science into school models that intentionally support how students learn, regulate themselves, and grow over time.
Endeavor Preparatory School represents the next chapter of David’s professional journey. As Co-Founder and prospective Head of School, he is working with partners to launch a grades 6–12 school designed from the ground up to integrate rigorous academics, wellness, physical development, and character formation into a coherent, relationship-centered model. Endeavor Prep is being built not as a reaction to trends, but as a thoughtful response to the real developmental needs of adolescents.

David believes that enduring schools are built through partnership. He sees philanthropy not simply as funding, but as shared stewardship of an institution meant to serve students, families, and the broader Houston community for generations to come.

Learn more about our educational model, intentionally designed for every learner 📚
07/15/2026

Learn more about our educational model, intentionally designed for every learner 📚

Who We Are & What We Believe
07/10/2026

Who We Are & What We Believe

Welcome to Endeavor Prep's official Facebook!We are dedicated to creating a community where students learn, grow, and th...
07/08/2026

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